02 EIK Amphibious Excavator Operation Manual Ver.1.14

Ver 1.
14
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING EIK AMPHIBIOUS UNDERCARRIAGE/EXCAVATOR
You are now the owner of an amphibious excavator that is designed and manufactured
by EIK Engineering Sdn. Bhd. that allow you to carry out excavation activities in soft
terrain, swampy and muddy area. The unique feature of our amphibious excavator is
the undercarriage that has a patented pending technology that leads the industry. The
pontoon is designed with appropriate for variant excavator sizes to ensure that it is
able to float on water as a safety feature.
It is IMPORTANT that you read and observe the information and instructions contained
in this operation manual before using your amphibious undercarriage/excavator for
the first time. It will quickly enable you to become familiar with your excavator and
help you to assess potential hazard to yourself and to the machine while operating the
EIK amphibious undercarriage/excavator.
Failure to observe or adhere to operation safety notes and procedure may result in
accident and injury and breakdown that may incur loss of costly productive hours.
EIK is not responsible for any damage cause by ignorance of warning sign and failure
to observe and adhere to operation safety. This machine must be operated by qualified
operator with normal excavator license certified by local government.
The warranty term and condition or claims can be referred to EIK Engineering Product
Warranty Certificate.
We trust you derive great return on your investment with EIK amphibious
undercarriage/excavator.
Thank You
EIK Engineering Sdn. Bhd.

Disclaimer
At EIK Engineering Sdn. Bhd., we take every effort to ensure that every detail contained in the manual
was up to date at the time of printing. Nonetheless, we reserve the rights to update the manual where
necessary without prior notice.
Being the owner of the product, you have a responsibility to protect yourself and others as well. You
are to ensure operators/users should first be familiarized with the products and well versed with the correct
operating procedures, apply and observe safe practices recommended in the manual at all times.
We will not be responsible for any damage or consequential loss arising out of any failure to follow,
misinterpretation any of the recommended procedures or safety precautions in the manual, or our
recommendations rendered from time to time. We will also not be liable for any damage caused by or arising
out of modification or misuse or poor/lack of maintenance of the products.
CONTENT
1 SAFETY OPERATION
Understand Machine Operation 1
Wear Protective Clothing 1
Prepare Safety Equipment 2
Inspect the Machine 2
Inspection and Maintenance 3
Park Machine Safely 3
Operate the Machine with Wider Undercarriage 5
Launching Machine into Open Water 6
Landing the Machine from Open Water 7
Travelling the Machine on Open Water 8
Avoid Digging Job in Floatation Mode 8
Digging at Recommended Water Depth 9
Operates the Boom, Stick and Bucket Carefully 11
Avoid Abuse Operation 11
Avoid Hammering Operation 12
Beware of Power Line 12
Travelling the Machine 13
General 13
Land 13
2 UNDERCARRIAGE MAINTENANCE
Track Tension 15
Track Rollers Lubrication 20
Greasing 20
Axle Bearing 20
Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Points 21
Hydraulic Cylinder 22
Hydraulic Travel Motor Gear Oil 24
Spud Pile Winch Hydraulic Motor Gear Oil 25
Wearing Plates 28
Track Parts 29
Pontoon 31
Hydraulic Line 34
3 APPENDIX
Amphibious Undercarriage Maintenance Check List Table 37
1) SAFETY OPERATION
1.1 Understand Machine Operation

1.1.1 Only qualified operator with understanding and experience should operate the
amphibious excavator. This operation manual must be read carefully and operators
must understand all the contents before operating the amphibious excavator.
1.1.2 Operator must hold normal excavator license certificate by local government. Training
must be conducted to inexperience operator before operating the machine.
1.1.3 Learn and remember the location and purpose of all controls, instruments, buttons,
indicator lamps and caution signs.
1.2 Wear Protective Clothing

1.2.1 Wear protective clothing and other safety equipment during machine installation,
operation and maintenance.
Figure 1.1
1.2.2 Prepare lifebelt inside the operator cabin before operating the machine in open water.
Safety life jacket must be worn for safety purpose.
Figure 1.2
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1.3 Prepare Safety Equipment
1.3.1 Affix any provided safety sign stickers at the glass panel inside the operator cabin. The
stickers must be in the position where the operator can clearly read.
1.3.2 Fasten a complete first-aid kit and fully charged fire extinguisher at the amphibious
excavator and learn how to use them correctly.
Figure 1.3
1.4 Inspect the Machine

1.4.1 Inspect your machine carefully every time before you use it. Check the base of the
pontoons for damage or cracks. Repair any damage or cracks prior to operation in
open water or swampy area.
1.4.2 Do not start or operate the amphibious excavator before you are in the operator’s
seat.
1.4.3 When you are going to operate the machine, ensure that all personnel are away from
the machine.
1.5 Inspection and Maintenance
1.5.1 Stop the engine before inspection or maintenance work.
1.5.2 Use safety sign “under inspection and maintenance” in order to warn the others not
to operate and keep away from the amphibious excavator.
Figure 1.4
1.6 Park Machine Safely

1.6.1 Ensure that you lower the bucket and stop the engine when you are going to park the
machine. Put the control lever in neutral position before you leave the cab.
Figure 1.5
1.6.2 Placed the blocks againt the track if you park the machine on a slope and do not park
the machine with the front attachment pointed the downhill.
Figure 1.6
1.6.3 Remove the engine and cab key with you before leaving the machine.
1.6.4 Do not park your machine on water.
Figure 1.7
1.7 Operate the Machine with Wider Undercarriage
Since the undercarriage of the amphibious excavator can be set to narrow position as per
figure 1.8 and wide position as per figure 1.9, it is compulsory to operate the machine with
wider undercarriage. The undercarriage must be adjusted to the maximum width either
manually or hydraulically before operation. Narrow undercarriage is only applicable for non-
operation application or transportation by trailer/low loader.
Figure 1.8
Figure 1.9
1.8 Launching Machine into Open Water
1.8.1 Before launching:
✓ Always examine the water depth and the contour of the water bed to ensure it is
gentle, and with sufficient surface area to accommodate the entire foot print of
the pontoons (undercarriage).
Figure 1.10
✓ Choose a land with slope approximately 10° or less continues down to the the
water until the machine can floats. Prepare the slope if there is no such landscape
at your site.
✓ Lower the front attachment to create a low center of gravity for the machine which
could stabilze the machine during launching.
✓ Launch the machine tailforemost at a slow speed. Refer to the arrow direction at
the pontoon before launching
Figure 1.11
1.8.2 Steep or sudden step or uneven water bed contour may result in machine instability
which could be hazardous during launching.
Figure 1.12
1.9 Landing the Machine from Open Water

✓ Lower the front attachment once the front track catches the land during landing. If the
track slips during landing, use the bucket to help your machine escape from water.
✓ Ensure that the front machine is facing towards the land during the process.
Figure 1.13
1.10 Travelling the Machine on Open Water
✓ Travelling on open water is prohibited without supplementary pontoon.
✓ Check and determine that there are no bubles evolving from the pontoons after launching
and before travelling. Ensure that the machine is not abnormally tipping to one side
before proceed with operation.
Figure 1.14
✓ Before start travelling, smoothly adjust the front attachments position, up or down when
you want to keep your whole machine level and balance.
✓ For safety reason, DO NOT swing the upperbody and do not move the front attachments
during travelling on open water.
1.11 Avoid Digging Job in Floatation Mode

Amphibious excavator is prohibited to work in floatation mode without supplementary
pontoon and spud piles.
Figure 1.15
1.12 Digging at Recommended Water Depth
1.12.1 For safety reason, digging jobs at watery area can only be performed at limited water
depth with bottom of the undercarriage in direct contact with a flat and firm
foundation. Figure 1.16 below illustrates a standard amphibious excavator operates
at water depth A and figure 1.17 illustrates an amphibious excavator operates at
water depth B with supplementary pontoon and spud piles. Refer to Table 1.1 on next
page.
Figure 1.16
Figure 1.17
1.12.2 Table 1.1 below shows the recommended water depth for digging purpose for each
model of amphibious excavator produced by EIK®.
MODEL A, MAX. (METER) B, MAX. (METER)

AM60 & AM70 1.0 N/A
AM80 1.1 2.5
AM140 1.2 4.0
AM200 & Above 1.5 4.0
Table 1.1
“Supplementary Pontoons (also known as Side Pontoons) and Spud Pile do not eliminate any risk or
operation mishap”.
“Operator is solely responsible for the safe operation of the machine.”
1.12.3 For best stability during digging process, spud piles must be anchored on the same
position of digging direction. Figure 1.18 below illustrates the spud piles position
during digging.
Figure 1.18
1.13 Operate the Boom, Stick and Bucket Carefully
Carefully operates the machine if a long reach is used as front attachment. Begin and end the
operation with slowly and smoothly. The attachment may collide with the pontoons and
cause severe damage to the structure and will affect the safe operation of the machine.
Figure 1.19
1.14 Avoid Abuse Operation

Do not use travel force as additional digging technique. This operation will exert excessive
force upon the machine structure especially to the front attachments and severe damage may
result.
Figure 1.20
1.15 Avoid Hammering Operation
Do not perform hammering and pilling operations using bucket which could cause damage to
the bucket and the front attachments of the machine. Such operations are dangerous and
should be avoided at all circumstances.
Figure 1.21
1.16 Beware of Power Line

Beware of power lines when travelling on land. Lower the long reach attachment if you need
to pass over. Serious injury or death can result from contact with power lines.
Figure 1.22
1.17 Travelling the Machine
1.17.1 General
✓ Inspect the track chain tension before operating the machine. Slacked track chain
may jump track during steering. Adjust the track chain tension but do not
excessively tighten that would give rise to high travel resistance to the machine.
✓ Before operating the travel levers inside the operator cabin, confirm which
direction the tracks and travel motor are facing. Yellow arrows at the pontoons
indicate the forward traveling direction.
1.17.2 Land
✓ Use a flagman when travelling on the shoulder of a road or in confined area.
✓ Travel on flat ground and in a straight line (turn with a large radius) as much as
possible. When turning the machine, use alternating forward and reverse
movement as much as possible instead of making one sharp turn.
✓ Avoid travelling on hard surfaces either on land or in water with stones, rocks and
stub that may shorten the lifespan of the track shoe/cleat.
✓ When travelling on rough ground, use low (1st) gear with low engine speed to
reduce the shock to the pontoons and machine.
✓ When ascending or descending a gentle slope, keep the bucket 12 inches (30cm)
above the ground which give you enough time to lower the bucket to the ground
immediately if the machine starts to slip.
Figure 1.23
✓ Avoid changing directions during ascending or descending a slope more than
10° gradient. It can be a risk maneuver and may result the machine to flip turn
over or slide sideways.
Figure 1.24
✓ When travelling or working on a gentle slope either on land, swamp or partially

submerged in water, should limit it to not more than 10° gradient. Always
examine the water depth and the contour of the water bed to ensure the depth
does not exceed dimension A (refer to Table 1.1).
✓ Beware of any deep trench around the machine even though the pontoons are
still in contact with the water bed. Sudden step or depression on the ground
may cause the machine be unstable and risk of accident.
✓ Figure 1.25 below illustrates an amphibious excavator operates on 10° slope
partially submerged in water with recommended water level A. Refer to Table
1.1 on page 10.
Figure 1.25
✓ Be careful when operating the front attachment from sideway (perpendicular
to the tracks) while the amphibious excavator is on a slope (limit to not more
than 10° gradient) either on land, swamp or partially submerged in water.
✓ The machine stability can be affected when performing digging and lifting task
on a slope. Do not perform work at maximum outreach with full bucket
capacity regardless if the machine is fitted either with a standard front or a
long reach front. Perform loading and unloading job with bucket/attachment
close to the ground to keep the machine center of gravity as low as possible,
enabling shorter reaction time in controlling the machine during emergency.
✓ Always examine the water depth and the contour of the water bed to ensure
the depth does not exceed dimension A (refer to Table 1.1).
✓ Figure 1.26 below illustrates an amphibious excavator operates on 10° slope
partially submerged in water with recommended water level A with front
attachment is operated from sideway. Refer to Table 1.1 on page 10.
Figure 1.26
“Operator is solely responsible for the safe operation of the machine.”

“Manufacturer shall not be responsible for any negligence or breach of safety operation procedures.”
2) UNDERCARRIAGE MAINTENANCE
Regular intervals of proper lubrication and maintenance are essential for extending the service live
of parts and provide safe operation without drastically loss in performance.
This chapter provides the recommended procedures for maintenance of the undercarriage.
2.1 Track Tension

2.1.1 Inspect the track chain condition before and after travelling the machine. The chain
may come off from the track if excessive slack or loose during steering. Use bolts at
track tension adjuster to adjust the track chain tension. Do not over tight the track
chain that would give high travel resistance to the machine.
Figure 2.1
2.1.2 For latest model of undercarriage, tensioning bolts have been replaced with grease
cylinder adjuster. Pump grease through the grease valve to adjust the track chain
tension as per figure 2.2 below.
Figure 2.2
2.1.2 Before adjusting the track chain tension, examine the condition of the slack and
determine the amount of tension to be set.
2.1.3 Firstly, ensure that the bottom and the top track chains of the pontoon are already in
tension or flat. Use the axle tracking force to get the flat chain on top of the pontoon
(turn the sprockets).
2.1.4 Check the track chain at the front side of the axle tracking direction. An area where
the track rollers do not contact with the pontoon body (called as Non-Contact Zone
(NCZ)) should occur due to track chain movement as per figure 2.3.
Figure 2.3
2.1.5 Measure the gap between the track rollers and pontoon body at the NCZ as per figure
2.4. If the biggest gap, G is between 1½ to 2½ inches, that means the track chain is in
the good tension. If that gap is more than 2½ inches, the track chain is in the slack
condition and must be adjusted correctly.
Figure 2.4
2.1.6 Loosen the lock nut (A) at the track tension adjuster and slide the axle outwardly by
turning bolt (A) until the widest gap between track roller and pontoon body at the NCZ
is between 1½ to 2½ inches.
NOTE: Bolts and nuts (B) must be loosen before axle can be moved, both axles (front and rear)
must be adjusted with the same distance.
WARNING! Do not excessively tighten the train chain, the gap G at NCZ ideally should be
between 1½ to 2½ inches wide.
Figure 2.5
2.1.7 Measure the gap h, the gap should be the same on both left and right side to ensure
each axle is properly aligned, and will not result in unequal stress exert on each strand
of the chain. Refer to figure 2.5.
IMPORTANT: Misalignment between axle and track chain can cause excessive wear and tear
to the sprockets and track chain parts.
2.1.8 For the newer models, the undercarriage employed grease cylinder adjuster, the
procedures of track chain tension adjustment is almost same.
Figure 2.6
2.1.9 Pump the grease thru the valve at grease cylinder adjuster to push track chain
outwardly. If the cylinder adjuster was not able to push the axle further anymore,
please travel forward and backward a bit just to release the tension on the track
chain. This method can create an excessive slack between (NCZ) as per figure 2.7
below.
Figure 2.7
2.1.10 Repeat this method until satisfy with the track chain slack. Figure 2.8 show the ideal
track chain slack (1½” to 2½”). Gap h on both left and right side must be the same to
ensure proper alignment of the track chain.
Figure 2.8
NOTE: Bolts and nuts (B) must be loosen before axle can be moved, both axles (front and rear)
must be adjusted with the same distance.
WARNING! When loosening the grease valve, grease nipple or drain plug on the grease cylinder
adjuster, stand clear away from it. The grease inside the grease cylinder adjuster may be highly
pressurized. Grease may shoot out at high velocity and cause severe bodily harm with a direct hit.
Loosen it slowly and gradually until the grease starts to ooze. This is to ensure safe release of the
pressure within the grease cylinder
2.2 Track Roller Lubrication
Lubricate the track rollers with oil especially after the machine has been exposed to water or
sludge, or machine to be kept in storage. The machine may trek smoother and can extend the
lifespan of track rollers and pontoon with frequent maintenance.
NOTE: Please refer to your local environment rules & regulations to ensure the use of an
approved lubrication.
Figure 2.7
2.3 Greasing
Greasing is an important and essential preventive maintenance process for wear and tear
components such as bearing, pin and bushing or gear mechanism. The purpose of greasing is
not only limited to reduce the friction between two or more contact parts but also as an
additional protection from corrosion.
The next few figures show the most important components or parts on the EIK amphibious
undercarriage that must be regularly greased in order to slow down the wear rate, corrosion
and hence extend the components lifespan.
NOTE: Please refer to your local environment rules & regulations to ensure the use of an
approved grease.
2.3.1 Axle Bearing

Spherical roller bearing is sealed inside the bearing housing on each axle for each
pontoon. These bearings must be greased every 50 hours (refer to figure 2.8 on next
page).
NOTE: Some models of EIK amphibious undercarriage/excavator do not have axle bearing.
IMPORTANT: Grease must be pumped into each axle bearing housing until the housing is full
or the grease is spilling out through the seal on the opposite side.
Figure 2.8
2.3.2 Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Points

Only hydraulically extendable type of EIK amphibious undercarriage is equipped with
hydraulic cylinders. Pivot points at these hydraulic cylinders must be greased for every
50 hours.
Figure 2.9
2.4 Hydraulic Cylinder
✓ Hydraulic cylinders in the undercarriage are for extending and retracting function of the
pontoon only.
✓ When extended, the hydraulic cylinder shaft is exposed to air, water and other hard
objects that can cause corrosion or serious scratch (refer to figure 2.10). When the shaft
surface is no longer smooth, the piston seals could not hold the pressure inside the barrel
and then cause hydraulic oil leakage.
Figure 2.10
✓ Cylinder shaft is exposed during operation mode, the shaft must be retracted back into
the barrel when machine is not in operation, parking/transportation mode, to reduce the
risk of corrosion and damage.
Figure 2.11
✓ Extra care is required if the supplementary pontoons are attached to the amphibious
undercarriage because supplementary pontoons only could be attached to the
amphibious undercarriage at extended position (i.e. hydraulic cylinders are fully
extended).
✓ Amphibious undercarriage is unable to be retracted until the supplementary pontoons are
removed. In this case, the hydraulic cylinder shaft is unable to be retracted back into the
barrel and will always be exposed to the environment.
Figure 2.12
IMPORTANT: In order to reduce the risk of corrosion, the shaft must always be cleaned
each time at the end of daily job. Move the machine out from water and remove all debris
such as earth, mud, weed, etc that stick onto the shaft. Apply grease or oil onto the shaft
surface for protection.
2.5 Hydraulic Travel Motor Gear Oil
2.5.1 Inspect and change the gear oil of the hydraulic travel motor for as per Maintenance
Checklist recommendation.
2.5.2 Since the hydraulic travel motors are sealed and confined inside the axle barrel, the
gear oil can only be checked, removed or replaced through the oil port as shown in
figure 2.13 & figure 2.14 below.
Figure 2.13
✓ Rotate the axle until the oil port at the barrel is approximately at the bottom as
per figure 2.14 (A) below.
Figure 2.14
✓ Remove the plug from oil port. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
WARNING! Keep your body and face away from oil port. Gear oil may be hot after
operation. Wait until the gear oil cool and then gradually loosen the plug to release
the pressure.
NOTE: Check the drained oil for metal chips or filings. If there are any metal chips or
filings, stop operating the hydraulic travel motor. Further inspection and maintenance
must be carried on. Contact supplier for help.
✓ Once the oil is fully drained from the barrel, turn the axle until the oil port is
positioned approximately above the horizontal imaginary line as per figure 2.14
(B).
✓ Fill the hydraulic motor with the recommended grade gear oil.
✓ Stop the filling once the oil starts to spill through the oil port. Wait for 1 or 2
minutes allowing the oil to have sufficient time to flow and filled inside the barrel.
Add oil if necessary.
✓ Clean the plug and apply thread seal tape (polytetrafluoroethylene - PTFE) on the
plug threads by wrapping it around covering the entire threaded area. Install the
plug and tighten the plug to the oil port. Replace the plug if the plug worn or
damage is evident or when necessary.
✓ Repeat all steps in 2.5.2 above for the other hydraulic travel motors.
2.5.3 Table 2.1 below shows the estimated volume of gear oil that must be filled into each
axle barrel according to respective models.
UNDERCARRIAGE MODEL GEAR OIL VOLUME (LITER)

AM80 1.3
AM140 1.3
AM200/AM300/AM400 3.0
AM250/AM350 3.0
Table 2.1
2.6 Spud Piles Winch Hydraulic Motor Gear Oil

2.6.1 Both of spud piles are driven by hydraulic motor with a winch. The hydraulic motor is
directly attached to a winch and the case housing expose to open air, the maintenance
of gear oil is easier to execute as compared to travel motor.
Gear oil for spud pile hydraulic motor must be checked and change for every 500 hour.
2.6.2 Figure 2.15 illustrates the hydraulic motor and winch attached to spud pile housing.
Figure 2.15
Figure 2.16
2.6.3 Figure 2.16 above illustrate the hydraulic motor case.

(1) Oil level check port
(2) Oil drain port
(3) Oil fills port
2.6.4 The steps for hydraulic motor oil change are:

✓ Rotate one of hydraulic motor so that oil drain port (2) is at the bottom as per
figure 2.16.
✓ Remove all plugs at port (2), (1), and (3). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable
container.
WARNING! Keep your body and face away from oil ports. Gear oil may be hot after
operation. Wait until the gear oil cool and then gradually loosen the plug to release
the pressure.
✓ Clean all plugs and inspect the O-ring seal. Replace the plug and/or O-ring seal if
wear or damage is evident or when necessary.
✓ Install drain plug (2) once remaining oil is fully drained out.
NOTE: Check the drained oil for metal chips or filings. If there are any metal chips or
filings, stop operate the hydraulic motor. Further inspection and maintenance must
be carried on. Contact supplier for help.
✓ Fill the hydraulic motor with recommended grade gear oil thru fill port (3).
NOTE: If the oil fills slowly, the fill port maybe blocked by the planetary gear. Rotate
the hydraulic motor will increase the oil flow rate.
✓ Stop filling the oil once it started spilling out from level check port (1).
IMPORTANT: Overfilling the hydraulic motor will cause damage to seals and water
may get in and contaminates the device.
✓ Install plugs at level check port (1) and fills port (3).
✓ Repeat all the steps in 2.6.4 for the other spud pile hydraulic motor.
✓ Completely remove oil that was spilled on surfaces.
✓ Start the engine and run the spud piles for several cycles.
✓ Stop the engine and check the oil level check port (1).
✓ As per figure 2.16, the oil should be near the bottom of the level check port
opening.
✓ Add oil if necessary.
✓ Clean oil level check plug (1) and inspect the O-ring seal. Replace the O-ring seal
if it is worn or damaged.
✓ Install the oil level check plug.
“Recommended grade of gear oil for EIK® Travel Motor is API GL-4 SAE 90 (High Performance
Extreme Pressure Hypoid Gear Oil)”.
2.7 Wearing Plates
Wearing strips are welded onto the pontoon at the traveling paths for the rollers and track
guard to prevent premature wearing to the pontoon. It is important to conduct the following
checks routinely to ensure the pontoon is in sound working condition:
2.7.1 The rate of wear and tear for the wearing strips should be inspected at the bottom
and the upper corner of the pontoons which are subjected to most severe wearing
rate.
Figure 2.17
2.7.2 Inspect & measure the thickness of the wear strips at every 100 hours and make
replacement if the remaining thickness of the plate is below 4mm.
WARNING! Failure to replace the worn wear strips could cause serious damage to pontoon
body.
2.8 Track Parts
Figure 2.18
2.8.1 As per figure 2.18 above, the track chain set consist of:
i) Track shoe/cleat
ii) Track shoe/cleat with dozer blade (option)
iii) Shoe Link Plate
iv) Roller Link Plate
v) Roller
vi) Bushing
vii) Track Pin
viii) Cotter Pin
ix) Bolt
x) Nut
xi) Clamp Plate (option)
xii) Dozer Blade (option)
2.8.2 Inspect the track shoes at every 100 hours, make replacement if the part is seriously
damage or not able to perform the task properly. Inspection rate must be more
frequently than normal especially when the machine has been operated on the land
for a long period.
NOTE: Track shoes are not limited for travelling on land only. Track shoes also are useful for
paddling on open water. With the large surface area and big in quantity, it creates resistance
with water and can help the machine to travel on water even though without additional
propelling devices.
Track shoes can also act as a protection to the bottom surface of the pontoon from embedded
objects such as sharp metals, stumps or rocks in the swamp or terrain.
IMPORTANT: Failure to make replacement of the damage track shoes can affect the pontoon
body and increase the cost of maintenance.
Lifespan of a track shoe may vary substantially with different travel frequency, application,
and type terrains, for instance sandy ground, silt, swamp, salt water swamp, etc.
2.8.3 Change the track pins if the head are severely worn. Replace the pin if the pin head
has worn down to less than 4mm in thickness. For every 100 hours, the track pin head
must be inspected since the head is always contact and frictional with the vertical
wear strips.
Figure 2.19
2.8.4 Track roller must be replaced if the value of ‘t’ is less than 3mm as per figure 2.20
below. Under normal circumstances, track pin, track roller and bushing wear at very
similar rate, replacement for these components should be done at the same time. Do
not prolong the usage of the chain to a point where the track link comes in contact
with the pontoon body.
Wear rate of “Track rollers, pins and bushings vary substantially with different travel frequencies
and medium of operation. These parts may experience accelerated wearing if the machine is
operated at sandy or muddy terrain with high sand content.
“Wear rate of tracks rollers, pin and bushings does not directly proportional with machine working
hours. A machine that uses 2 hours travel from depot to work site will experience higher wear rate
on track rollers, pins and bushing as compared to a machine that uses 2 hours to excavate and
loading operation in static condition with occasional movement”.
“Recommended maintenance frequencies for track rollers, pins and bushings should be use as a
guide and reference only. Actual result may vary with the type of applications and ground
conditions”.
Figure 2.20
2.9 Pontoon
Pontoons provide sufficient buoyancy force to float the entire machine on open water. As a
safety precaution, leak inspection must be conducted at every 500 hours to ensure pontoons
are safe for operation. In other case, inspection must be made immediately if the machine is
tipped abnormally to one side during operating on open water.
2.9.1 Each pontoon provides man holes access from the side for maintenance purpose (as
per figure 2.21 on next page).
Figure 2.21
NOTE: Severe damage or leaks must be repaired from the internal hull of the the pontoon.
Minor leaks can be inspected and repaired from external.
2.9.2 Remove all drain port plugs for each compartment at the bottom of the inner side wall
for suspected leakage pontoon.
NOTE: Compartment with water flowing out from the drain port is a clear sign that a leak has
occurred.
Figure 2.22
2.9.3 Remove/drain the water from pontoon compartment completely.
2.9.4 All compartments of a leaking pontoon must be tested with a pressure as per table
2.2 below to identify the leaking location.
UNDERCARRIAGE MODEL TESTING PRESSURE, MIN. / MAX. (PSI)

AM60/ AM80 3/4
AM 140 & ABOVE 4/5
Table 2.2
“The air pressure for the test must be measured by pressure gauges. When a pressure gauge is
used, care must be taken to prevent over pressurizing each compartment. Pressure that exceeds
the recommended values as per table 2.2 could cause the pontoon walls to bulge and lose its
original shape and geometry”.
IMPORTANT: The pressure gauge used for testing must be ensured it is correctly calibrated at
all times.
Figure 2.23
2.9.5 Install the pressure gauge and air supply valve to the drain port of the suspected
leaked compartment (refer to figure 2.24 on next page).
2.9.6 Air is supplied into the compartment until the required test pressure is achieved.
2.9.7 The air is then shut off by closing the supply valve. All welded seams, joints and
connections of the affected compartment are to test with soapy water to determine
if there is any leak and the location of the leakage.
2.9.8 Leak area is to be repaired. upon completion, repeat the air test procedure from step
2.9.5 to 2.9.7 on the affected compartment to ensure no further leak is detected.
NOTE: This operation must be repeated if necessary, until there is no further leak is detected.
IMPORTANT: The manhole must be tested with soapy water. The rubber pads that keep the
compartment isolated may lose it original properties over time. It can become brittle and
breaking into shards when struck. This is because rubber has moderate resistance to
environmental degraded by heat, light and ozone.
Figure 2.24
2.10 Hydraulic Line

Hydraulic line for EIK amphibious undercarriage is built up from the combination of pipes and
hydraulic hoses. Hydraulic hoses are used when pipes or tube are deemed unsuitable. It is
estimated that over 50% of the undercarriage hydraulic line uses flexible hydraulic hoses.
2.10.1 Regular inspection must be conducted to ensure safe operation. Hard and sharp
objects embedded in swamp or terrain could damage the exposed hydraulic hoses
during operation.
2.10.2 Hydraulic hose material has a prescribed shelf life and it reliability can be affected by
multiple factors such as temperature, air humidity and ultraviolet where the
undercarriage may expose to.
Figure 2.25
IMPORTANT! When inspecting the equipment, never touch pressurized hoses with your
hands, not even with gloved hands. If you are looking for a pinhole leak, use a piece of
cardboard or wood to locate it, NEVER run your hand over the hose to find it. Hydraulic oil
injection injuries can be extremely dangerous and can result in amputation or even death.
2.10.3 Immediately replace the hydraulic hose if any of following condition is identified:
✓ Oil leaking around the fittings or along the hose
✓ Crushed hoses
✓ Abrasion - any exposed wire reinforcement is a sure sign in need for replacement
✓ Any significant damage to the outer cover beyond scuffs and small nicks
✓ Twisted hoses (may indicate a need for a swivel or different routing)
✓ Kinks (may indicate incorrect routing - bend radius below minimum specified by
the manufacturer)
✓ Cracked or corroded fittings (red rust is cause for concern, white oxidation is
acceptable)
[https://www.hoseandfittingsetc.com/our-blog/bid/40049/Know-When-to-
Replace-Your-Hydraulic-Hose-Assemblies]. Accessed on August 10, 2018.
2.10.4 Hydraulic hoses inside the pontoon body are protected and do not required regular
inspection. Inspection is only needed if the machine keeps losing hydraulic oil but the
leaks could not be detected from external. In this case, drain ports plug (refer to figure
2.22) must be removed and compartment with aplenty of hydraulic oil abnormally
flows out from the drain port is a sign of leakage from hoses within the pontoon.
2.10.5 Access the compartment interior through the manhole to trouble shoot and affix the
leak. The joints and the fittings may have come lose or the O-rings have lost it elastic
properties.
Figure 2.26
WARNING! DO NOT modifies the amphibious undercarriage hydraulic line by adding quick
release coupling (QRC) at any joint of the hydraulic hoses. QRC typically has smaller internal
diameter than the hydraulic hose. It can create high pressure and heat inside the hydraulic line
system and subsequently cause seal leaking at hydraulic components such as travel motor,
swivel joint or hydraulic valve.
All information provided in this manual is in accordance to EIK design specifications.

Specifications and maintenance procedures may be changed and updated from time to time
as a commitment to continuous improvement. We trust that the information help users to
operate EIK Amphibious Undercarriage safely and confidently. EIK amphibious excavator is a
high performing machine that bring you unmatched return on investment.
“Thanks for using EIK Products”
3) APPENDIX
Please refer to the next page.
Amphibious Undercarriage Maintenance Check
List
(Extendable & Non Extendable)
Pontoon Model Pontoon Serial No.
Side Pontoon Model Side Pontoon Serial No.
Spud Pile Model Spud Pile Serial No.
Issued By Date Checked
Frequency Check
No Description Remarks
(Hour) (√)
Visual Inspection
Check wearing strip condition on left hand
1 300
side pontoon (LHS)
Check wearing strip condition on right
2 300
hand side pontoon (RHS)
Check track chain tension on left hand side
3 100 Refer to pg.18 Figure 2.4
pontoon (LHS)
Check track chain tension on right hand
4 100 Refer to pg.18 Figure 2.4
side pontoon (RHS)
5 Check track shoe condition 100 Once a week
Check roller link & shoe link plate
6 100 Once a week
condition
Check roller, bushing, track pin & cotter
7 100 Once a week
pin condition
8 Check bolt & nut condition 100 Once a week
Check & replace pontoon hydraulic travel After 500hrs at first
9 500 (1000)
motor gear oil change & 1000hrs onward
Check spud pile winch hydraulic motor After 500hrs at first
10 500 (1000)
gear oil level change & 1000hrs onward
11 Check sprocket condition 1000
Exterior Hydraulic Line
- Center Joint
- All Exterior Hydraulic Line on
Amphibious Undercarriage Everyday practice before
- Front Attachment Hydraulic Line operate the machine.
12 N/A
(Including Boom & Stick) (Correct any defects before
- Front Attachment Hydraulic operating the excavator)
Cylinder (Including Boom, Stick &
Bucket)
- Center Platform Hydraulic Cylinder
Visually inspect for loose pins, cracked or
broken parts at; Everyday practice before
- EIK Front Attachment operate the machine.
13 N/A
(Including Boom, Stick & Bucket) (Correct any defects before
- EIK Amphibious Undercarriage operating the excavator)
Frequency Check
No Description Remarks
(hour) (√)
Check center platform mounting base bolts To tighten the bolts if
14 200
condition (not loosen) found loosen.
Check all drainage plug for leakage on left Apply thread seal tape
15 500
hand side pontoon (LHS) (PTFE tape) at plugs
Check all drainage plug for leakage on Apply thread seal tape
16 500
right hand side pontoon (RHS) (PTFE tape) at plugs
Check wire tension & condition on left (applicable for spud pile
17 500
(LHS) & right hand side (RHS) of spud pile only)
18 Check manhole bolts condition 500
Seal pad need to be change
Check pontoon manhole seal pad (rubber
19 500 if there is sign of rubber
gasket)
deterioration effect
Frequency Check
No Greasing Schedule (hour) (√)
Remarks
i Long Reach Boom Pin *8 (250)

ii Long Reach Stick Pin *8 (250)
*8 hours until 50 hour
iii Bucket & Linkage Pins **8 (250) break-in operation is
iv Boom Hydraulic Cylinder *8 (250) complete
v Arm Hydraulic Cylinder *8 (250) **Every time after used

excavation in water/mud,
vi Bucket Hydraulic Cylinder **8 (250) grease all pins that have
vii Axle Bearing **8 (100) been immersed in
water/mud.
viii Center Platform Hydraulic Cylinder **8 (250)
ix Spud Pile Linkage & Pin **8 (250)
Track Link Lubrication
Every day after done
x (Used approved lubrication from local
excavation
environment regulation)
Note :
1 Side pontoon is also known as supplementary pontoon.
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1.1 Understand Machine Operation

1.2 Wear Protective Clothing

1.4 Inspect the Machine

1.6 Park Machine Safely

1.9 Landing the Machine from Open Water

1.11 Avoid Digging Job in Floatation Mode

MODEL A, MAX. (METER) B, MAX. (METER)

1.14 Avoid Abuse Operation

1.16 Beware of Power Line

✓ When travelling or working on a gentle slope either on land, swamp or partially

“Operator is solely responsible for the safe operation of the machine.”

2.1 Track Tension

2.3.1 Axle Bearing

2.3.2 Hydraulic Cylinder Pivot Points

UNDERCARRIAGE MODEL GEAR OIL VOLUME (LITER)

2.6 Spud Piles Winch Hydraulic Motor Gear Oil

2.6.3 Figure 2.16 above illustrate the hydraulic motor case.

2.6.4 The steps for hydraulic motor oil change are:

UNDERCARRIAGE MODEL TESTING PRESSURE, MIN. / MAX. (PSI)

2.10 Hydraulic Line

All information provided in this manual is in accordance to EIK design specifications.

“Thanks for using EIK Products”

i Long Reach Boom Pin *8 (250)

v Arm Hydraulic Cylinder *8 (250) **Every time after used

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